Advancing Women's Leadership in Academic Medicine
Spring 2009
The Leadership Continuum Model
Feature A Continuum of Leadership Development - A Model for Sustained Success for Women Leaders in Academic Medicine
The "Continuum Model" describes how essential professional competencies may be utilized across career phases of entering leadership, sustaining
success and then transitioning into new leadership positions, and has implications for women leaders in particular.
Nominations for awards and new positions are more likely to be successful if submitted
with a thorough and well-written nomination packet. Learn to write letters of support
that present candidates through their leadership strengths.
Spotlight The Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program for Women
Discover the history, accomplishments, and outcomes of the 14-year old ELAM program that has, and continues to,
remain a positive force in leadership development for women in medicine, dentistry, and public health.
Four academic leaders give their insights into meeting the challenges and transitions of leadership.
Faculty Vitae is a Web-based
publication of the AAMC's Organizational Leadership Development section offering professional
development resources for faculty in medical schools
and teaching hospitals.